Hasidic Concert Canceled in Afula After Court Nixes Gender Separation
"There are entire communities who were waiting to go to this performance. . .In the name of equality, not only women, but also men are removed. Canceling this event leaves all these families at home.”
Joan Rivers: If New Jersey Fired on NY, We Would Wipe Them Out
Jewish entertainers Joan Rivers and Howard Stern are lone pro-Israel voices from the entertainment world. Where is Streisand?
Terror Threat Puts Kibosh on Sony’s NYC Film Release
The New York premier of Sony's new film, "The Interview" has been scrapped due to a terror threat.
Sitting Shiva on ‘The Simpsons’
For diehard Jewish fans of “The Simpsons,” a Mourner’s Kaddish will be in order at this weekend’s Yom Kippur services.
Defunct Israeli Channel Misleads Eurovision with Fake Pullout News
A fool with a microphone can destroy worlds.
Living in Divine Space: Art Connecting Us to God and to Each Other
J. Reznik Studios, owned and run by artist Jodi Reznik and her husband Jeff, has been using art to bridge communities.
Mike Pence Booed, Lectured, in Manhattan Theater
President-elect Donald Trump tweeted on Saturday: "The cast of Hamilton was very rude last night to a very good man, Mike Pence. Apologize!”
Pop Culture Pundit Sees Superman as Paradigm of the Assimilated Jew
"Superman and Captain America can be seen as Jewish creators imagining how they'd be awesome and powerful if they were white."
Natalie Portman’s Email Blaming Israel for Gaza, is Her Excuse for Genesis Prize Cancellation;...
Portman blames Israel for the actions of Hamas in Gaza.
BBC Yanked Israeli Film on Jewish Exodus from Jerusalem (video)
The BBC strikes again. Known for its bias against Israel, it said that a documentary claiming that man “Palestinians” of today actually are descendants of Jews did “not fit editorially.” How true.
Tel Aviv Yafo Celebrates Water Sports This Week in ‘Sail 2016’
Israelis and tourists from all over the country and abroad are in Tel Aviv this week to celebrate water sports.
NYC’s Jewish Museum Invites, then Uninvites, Major BDS Advocate
NYC's Jewish Museum portrayed pro-Israel patrons as the bad guys in a Kafkaesque episode.
Pacino to Star in 2020 Amazon Nazi Hunting Series
The series follows "a diverse band of Nazi Hunters living in 1977 New York City."
Rare Porcelain Belonging to Viennese Jewish Survivor Auctioned
The collection belonged to Eve Newgas, née Blumka, whose family was among the most prestigious art and antique dealers in Vienna.
Film Exposé of J Street Reveals Decaying Core of Moral Narcissism
The film uses scholars, activists and carefully selected film clips to unravel the magical marketing mystery of J Street.
Britney Breaks the Wall
Britney Spears was mobbed by people during her visit to the Kotel.
Ringo Starr Bringing ‘More Love’ to Israel
Fans have been so enthusiastic, Starr added another show a day after his June 24 performance sold out.
Hebrew U Launches World’s Largest Jewish Art Index
The online Bezalel Narkiss Index of Jewish Art preserves the rich artistic heritage of the Jewish people throughout time and across the globe.
Kim Kardashian Lands in Israel and Tries to Hide
The good news is that she does not claim she is Jewish or study Kabbalah.
Large-Scale David Goldblatt Photographs Retrospective at Centre Pompidou
David Goldblatt often says that photography is not a weapon, and that it should have nothing to do with propaganda, even in a good cause.
Mandy Patinkin Berates Late Couple at Benefit Concert
When someone in the cheap seats yelled at him to “let it go,” Patinking responded, “I’m not letting it go! The Yiddish culture means too much to me."
Top 10 Things You Must Do in Tel Aviv During Eurovision Week
Hundreds of local festivities are scheduled as part of the Eurovision celebrations.
Michael Douglas Visits Kotel
Holy for Jews, non-Jews alike: Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones visit Old City, enjoy tour of Kotel tunnels with Rabbi of Western Wall
Tziporah Malkah, Netanyahu’s Tycoon Friend’s Former Fiancée, Booted Off Aussie Reality Show
She was engaged to billionaire businessman James Packer until the couple separated in 1998 after five years together and a two-year engagement.
New Docuseries Highlights Jerusalem Seam Line on Jerusalem Day
"The ordinary people who live here yearn for peaceful coexistence and do not identify with the values often propagated by their political leaders and various journalists.”
UNESCO Director Rejects Palestine Entry to ‘Memory of the World’ Program
For the first time, the head of UNESCO has rejected an entry to the Memory of the World registry that passed its advisory board.
Anne Frank’s Book of Fairytales Auctioned for $62,500
According to a spokesman for the auction house, the auction included half a dozen potential buyers and lasted a minute.
Eurovision Mega-Festival Fizzed Out, But We Hear Great Things about Lag B’Omer
On Sunday morning, Ha'aretz ran an op-ed calling for the cancellation of Lag B'Omer.
Islamic Jihad Terrorist Sues Over ’Right’ to Videogames in Jail
The terrorist is serving two life sentences for his role in the 2006 kidnapping and murder of 18-year-old Eliyahu Asheri,
Matisyahu Sings “Jerusalem” in Spain [video]
Matisyahu answered all the antisemites and BDS supporters at the Sunsplash Festival with his rendition of "If I Forget Thee O' Jerusalem."